Expeditors
Air Import Agent
Expeditors, Brisbane, California, United States, 94005
Company Description
"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:Ensure smooth and timely shipment process flowEnsure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system based on defined metricsTrack and trace shipmentsProvide proactive and clear communication to internal and external customersEnsure accurate and timely client billing, including dispute resolutionUnderstand customer expectation to ensure all the elements of the SOP and KPI's are metEnsure compliance to company policies and external regulationsComplete cross training in order to support team coverageProfessionally represent Expeditors to our customers, service providers, and government agenciesExpectations:
Continually identify areas to improve efficiencyEmbrace and adopt technology to optimize their ability to complete their workAchieve standard of 52 hours training per year, including all mandatory trainingsDrive and develop customer relationship in order to exceed their expectationsHave a sense of urgency, be willing to help by offering solutions***MUST BE LOCAL***
Cover Letter Required
*May need to support weekend coverage*
Qualifications
Typing - 30 wpm and 10-key by touchAble to identify opportunities for improvement, suggest such opportunity to management and develop the procedure necessary to implementDG Certification RequiredEasily adapt to change and function efficiently in a high stress environmentCompliance certifications required to perform required duties obtained and maintainedHave knowledge and/or prior experience of industry specific qualificationsEffective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive resultsPro-active, strong organizational skillsGood computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and VisionLife and Long-Term Disability Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)Employee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramExpected compensation $22.00 to $33.00 per hour.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:Ensure smooth and timely shipment process flowEnsure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system based on defined metricsTrack and trace shipmentsProvide proactive and clear communication to internal and external customersEnsure accurate and timely client billing, including dispute resolutionUnderstand customer expectation to ensure all the elements of the SOP and KPI's are metEnsure compliance to company policies and external regulationsComplete cross training in order to support team coverageProfessionally represent Expeditors to our customers, service providers, and government agenciesExpectations:
Continually identify areas to improve efficiencyEmbrace and adopt technology to optimize their ability to complete their workAchieve standard of 52 hours training per year, including all mandatory trainingsDrive and develop customer relationship in order to exceed their expectationsHave a sense of urgency, be willing to help by offering solutions***MUST BE LOCAL***
Cover Letter Required
*May need to support weekend coverage*
Qualifications
Typing - 30 wpm and 10-key by touchAble to identify opportunities for improvement, suggest such opportunity to management and develop the procedure necessary to implementDG Certification RequiredEasily adapt to change and function efficiently in a high stress environmentCompliance certifications required to perform required duties obtained and maintainedHave knowledge and/or prior experience of industry specific qualificationsEffective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive resultsPro-active, strong organizational skillsGood computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and VisionLife and Long-Term Disability Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)Employee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramExpected compensation $22.00 to $33.00 per hour.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.